Darren Thompson
Director/Board Member at BILANDER ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 169 670 $ as of 2023-06-29
Profile
Darren Thompson is the founder of Meridian Growth Capital LLP, which was founded in 2009.
He currently holds the position of Partner at Meridian Growth Capital LLP.
Mr. Thompson is also currently working as Treasurer & Director at Physicians for Human Rights.
Additionally, he is an Independent Director at TWC Tech Holdings II Corp., a Director at Galliot Acquisition Corp., an Independent Director at Bilander Acquisition Corp., an Independent Director at Brigantine Acquisition Corp., a Director at Mistico Acquisition Corp., and the Head-Finance & Legal at Bowery Farming, Inc. Mr. Thompson has previously held positions as President & Chief Executive Officer at Avenue Mortgage Corp., Independent Director at AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Independent Director at Boulevard Acquisition Corp.
II, Independent Director at Nebula Caravel Acquisition Corp., Principal at Federal National Mortgage Association and Morgan Stanley, Chief Financial Officer at Revolution Money, Inc., Trustee at abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, Principal at Goldman Sachs, Inc., Member-Governing Board at The Robert A.
Toigo Foundation, Chief Financial Officer & EVP-Strategy at Lending.com, Inc., Principal at Avenue Capital Management LLC (Private Equity), Managing Member at Railfield Partners LLC, Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP-Strategy at B2R Finance LP, President at Solar Service Experts LLC, and he has also worked at NatWest Equity Partners Ltd.
Mr. Thompson has an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-27 | 16,667 ( 0.30% ) | 169 670 $ | 2023-06-29 |
Darren Thompson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| TWC TECH | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-31 |
| GALLIOT ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | - |
| BILANDER ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
Bowery Farming, Inc.
 Bowery Farming, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Bowery Farming, Inc. engages in indoor farming. It uses high-tech approaches such as robotics, LED lightning and data analytics to grow leafy greens indoors. The company was founded by Irving Fain, David Golden, and Brian Falther in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2017-12-31 |
Brigantine Acquisition Corp.
 Brigantine Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Brigantine Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 1, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mistico Acquisition Corp.
 Mistico Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mistico Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank company. Its objective is effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded on March 1, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-14 |
Meridian Growth Capital LLP
 Meridian Growth Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Meridian Growth Capital LLP (Meridian Growth Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Meridian Finance Corp, founded in 2009 by Hal Philipp and Darren Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Hampshire, United Kingdom. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Physicians for Human Rights
 Physicians for Human Rights Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) protects human health by protecting human rights. It fights to stop torture, disappearances and political killings and to improve hygiene conditions in prisons. The current projects of the company include the U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines, Health Action AIDS Campaign, PHR Asylum Network, Health and Justice for Youth and Colleagues at Risk. The company was founded in 1986 by Jonathan Fine and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Darren Thompson
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| NEBA CARA | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
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Training of Darren Thompson
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Finance |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Finance |
| BILANDER ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Revolution Money, Inc.
 Revolution Money, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Revolution Money, Inc. provided credit card and online transaction tools and services. It offered PIN-based credit card, online person-to-person payments service with a linked stored value card, and gift card. The company was founded by Jason J. Hogg and Dax Cummings in 2007 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. | Technology Services |
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund
 abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund, operates as a global credit, non diversified and closed-end management investment company. It intends to seek risk-adjusted returns with high current income and the potential for capital appreciation. The company was founded on October 12, 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Miscellaneous |
Physicians for Human Rights
Physicians for Human Rights Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) protects human health by protecting human rights. It fights to stop torture, disappearances and political killings and to improve hygiene conditions in prisons. The current projects of the company include the U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines, Health Action AIDS Campaign, PHR Asylum Network, Health and Justice for Youth and Colleagues at Risk. The company was founded in 1986 by Jonathan Fine and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Avenue Mortgage Corp.
 Avenue Mortgage Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Avenue Mortgage Corp. provides mortgage loans. The firm specializes in residential loans. It has offices in Chicago, Indianapolis and Michigan. The company was founded by David Robert Pendley in 1989 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Finance |
Goldman Sachs, Inc.
 Goldman Sachs, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs, Inc. provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
| The Robert A. Toigo Foundation | Miscellaneous |
Lending.com, Inc.
 Lending.com, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Lending.com, Inc. provides mortgage, personal, and business loans. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Addison, TX. | Finance |
Meridian Growth Capital LLP
Meridian Growth Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Meridian Growth Capital LLP (Meridian Growth Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Meridian Finance Corp, founded in 2009 by Hal Philipp and Darren Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Hampshire, United Kingdom. | Finance |
Avenue Capital Management LLC (Private Equity)
 Avenue Capital Management LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Avenue Capital Management LLC (Avenue Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Marc Lasry and Sonia E. Gardner. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.
 AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of food preservation and waste reduction solutions for fresh produce. Its products include SmartFreshTM, HarvistaTM, and FreshCloud. It operates through the following segments: AgroFresh Core and AgroFresh Fruit Protection. The AgroFresh Core produces preservation and waste reduction solutions for growers and packers. The AgroFresh Fruit Protection segment offers fungicides, disinfectants and coatings primarily focused on the citrus market. The company was founded on October 24, 2013 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Process Industries |
Boulevard Acquisition Corp. II
 Boulevard Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Boulevard Acquisition Corp. II is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on July 16, 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Solar Service Experts LLC
 Solar Service Experts LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Solar Service Experts LLC owns and operates distributed generation solar and residential energy assets. It offers a suite of residential solar finance products, includes solar leases, loans, power purchase agreements and PACE products, as well as financing for complementary and stand-alone water-saving and energy efficiency home improvements that helps customers reduce their utility bill spend on power, water and heating and cooling. The company was founded in December 2015 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Utilities |
Bowery Farming, Inc.
Bowery Farming, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Bowery Farming, Inc. engages in indoor farming. It uses high-tech approaches such as robotics, LED lightning and data analytics to grow leafy greens indoors. The company was founded by Irving Fain, David Golden, and Brian Falther in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Process Industries |
TWC Tech Holdings II Corp.
 TWC Tech Holdings II Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance TWC Tech Holdings II Corp. is a blank check company, which is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on July 20, 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Nebula Caravel Acquisition Corp.
 Nebula Caravel Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Nebula Caravel Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on September 18, 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Galliot Acquisition Corp.
 Galliot Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Galliot Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed as a Delaware corporation for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 5, 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Brigantine Acquisition Corp.
Brigantine Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Brigantine Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 1, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Mistico Acquisition Corp.
Mistico Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mistico Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank company. Its objective is effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company was founded on March 1, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
| Railfield Partners LLC | |
B2R Finance LP
 B2R Finance LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Blackstone, Inc., B2R Finance LP is a private company that provides property mortgage services. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. Jason J. Hogg has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Finance |
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